Obituaries

Aug 3, 2023

Josephine J. Portik, 76, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on August 3, 2023. Born in Niagara Falls, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Frances (Virga) Marra; and the beloved wife of the late John F Portik, Jr., whom she married May 22, 1971 at St. Joseph's Church.

Josephine was a graduate of...

Jul 31, 2023

Michelle Jansen, 48, formerly of Lockport, NY, and of Peoria, AZ, passed away on Monday, July 31, 2023, following a tragic motorcycle accident in Arizona. Born in Baltimore, MD, she was the daughter of Marie Stidham and the stepdaughter of Wayne Heil. On June 9, 2007, she married her cherished husband, Gerald 'Jerry' Jansen, Jr. Jerry sadly predeceased her...

Jul 31, 2023

Peter S. Fatouros, 90, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 31, 2023. Born in Niagara Falls, he was the son of the late Sarontos 'Steve' and Elizabeth (Stack) Fatouros.

Peter attended local schools and was a 1951 graduate of Bishop Duffy High School. He proudly served four years in the United States Navy...

Jul 29, 2023

Barbara B. Sharp, 68, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, July 29, 2023. Born in Niagara Falls, she was the daughter of the late John J. and Margaret R. (Irwin) Kelly.

Barb was a lifelong resident of Niagara Falls where she attended LaSalle Senior High School. She was an avid shopper, enjoyed listening to...

Jul 29, 2023

Jenny Ferlito, 91, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully with her family on Saturday, July 29, 2023. Born in Niagara Falls, she was the daughter of the late Gaetano and Maria (Trapasso) Schiro.

Jenny was a graduate of Niagara Falls High School. On December 22, 1951, she married her beloved husband, James 'Jim' Ferlito at St....

Jul 28, 2023

Mary Ann Fernandez passed away after a long illness at Our Lady of Peace in Lewiston, N.Y.  She was born in Niagara Falls, NY to Joseph and Mary Donofro on December 8, 1936.

Mary Ann was a well-respected business woman in Western NY as the owner of Celenza Florist which she established in 1970.  She served many...

Jul 25, 2023

Orlando A. Marra Jr., DDS, 86, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on July 25, 2023 at Our Lady of Peace Health Care Facility in Lewiston, NY.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Orlando and Santa (Micale) Marra Sr.

Dr. Marra was a graduate of Niagara Falls High School.  He earned...

Jul 22, 2023

Schandra W. Brandy, 57, of Niagara Falls, NY, went to be with her Lord and Savior on July 22, 2023 at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Robert Lamar and the late Yvonne (Rayford) Ennis.

Schandra attended local schools, and graduated from Niagara Falls High School.  ...

Jul 21, 2023

Carol Ann Goodwin (Fehringer), 84, of Niagara Falls, New York passed way peacefully on Friday, July 21, 2023. She was the loving mother of Richard 'Rick' G. Goodwin Jr. (Teresa Goodwin née Grossi) and Sharon L. Palmer née Goodwin; devoted Partner of Donald Kimmer; loving grandmother of Jaclyn Dimino née Palmer (Josh Dimino), Stefanie Binecki née Goodwin (Jeremy Binecki),...

Jul 20, 2023

Vincent A. Scalzo, 81, of Niagara Falls, NY, sadly passed away on July 20, 2023 after a brief illness.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY on June 17, 1942, he was the son of the late Arthur and Janet (Milazzo) Scalzo and the son in law of the late Rachel (Badalato) Wakley.

Vincent was a 1960 graduate of...

Jul 17, 2023

Marleen B. Mann, 78, of Lewiston, NY, longtime resident of North Tonawanda, NY, passed away on July 17, 2023 at Our Lady of Peace Health Care Facility.  Born in Buffalo, NY, she was the daughter of the late Stanley and Helen (Zasada) Musial.

Marleen was raised in Elma and graduated from Iroquois High School and earned her...

Jul 15, 2023

Elizabeth J. Macri, 82, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on July 15, 2023 at her residence while under the care of Niagara Hospice.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Marvin and Genevieve (Fornuff) Confer.

Betty was a graduate of Niagara Falls High School.  On March 21, 1960, she married Ronald...

Jul 15, 2023

Richard J. Pittaro Sr., NFFD Ret., 85, of The Villages, FL, formerly of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on July 15, 2023 at Cornerstone Hospice and Palliative Care in The Villages, FL.  Born in Steubenville, OH, he was the son of the late James V. and Ethel (Luciani) Pittaro.

Richard came to the Niagara Falls area in...

Jul 15, 2023

On July 15, 2023, surrounded by his loving family, the life of Ralph Guerrucci came to a peaceful end. He was born and raised in Niagara Falls and attended public schools.  Upon graduating from Trott Vocational High School in 1955, Ralph attended The State University of New York at Buffalo where he earned three degrees, Bachelor of Science, Master...

Jul 14, 2023

Nimfa M. DeLorenzo, 94, of Lewiston, NY, passed away on July 14, 2023 at Our Lady of Peace Health Care Facility.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Eugenio and Nicolina DeLorenzo.

Nimfa was a graduate of Niagara Falls High School.  She earned her Bachelor's Degree from Niagara County Community College in...

Jul 14, 2023

Audrey 'Stevie' Mae Eldridge, 92, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on July 14, 2023. Born in Niagara Falls, she was the daughter of the late James and Minnie (Hind) Stephenson; and the beloved wife of the late Frank Eldridge, who she married on September 18, 1954.  Mr. Eldridge predeceased her on October 21, 2004.

Stevie, as...

Jul 14, 2023

Vernon J. Mt. Pleasant, 42, of Lewiston, NY, passed away unexpectedly on July 14, 2023 in the Town of Niagara, NY.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of Tammy A. (Truesdale) (Matthew) Wolosin and the late Vernon M. Mt. Pleasant.

Vernon was a member of the Tuscarora Beaver Clan.  He graduated from Niagara-Wheatfield High...

Jul 13, 2023

Christopher D. Moody, 55, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on July 13, 2023 at his residence.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of Patricia Moody Vanstone and the late David Moody. He was predeceased by stepfather Andrew Vanstone.

Chris was a graduate of Niagara-Wheatfield High School and earned his Associate's Degree from Monroe...

Jul 11, 2023

Margaret R. (Trincanati) Manzare, 83, of Niagara Falls, NY, went to be with Our Lord on July 11, 2023 at Niagara Hospice House in Lockport, NY, surrounded by her loving family. Born December 9, 1939 in Niagara Falls, she was the daughter of the late Anthony C. and Antonina (Pitarresi) Trincanati; and was the beloved wife of Nicholas L....

Jul 11, 2023

Mildred 'Millie' Martino, 84, of Niagara Falls, NY passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 11, 2023, under the care of Niagara Hospice. Born in Niagara Falls, she was the daughter of the late Sydney and Ruby (Switzer) Ives; and the loving wife of Angelo V. Martino, who she married on August 24, 1961 at the former Our Lady of...